the loop

noun

: a group of people who know about or have influence or control over something
She wants to stay in the loop as these changes are being considered.
He claims that he was kept out of the loop when the decision to sell the company was being made.

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Mode four is agent-to-agent transactions with no human in the loop at all. Firdosh Tangri, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Staying in the loop empowers you to make informed decisions regarding outdoor engagements during air quality alerts. Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 4 July 2026 The technology also communicates back to a doctor’s electronic medical record software to keep them in the loop. Mario Aguilar, STAT, 2 July 2026 Enjoy endless views from the top of Hurricane Ridge, about 18 miles off the loop from Port Angeles. Sarah Rose, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for the loop

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“The loop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20loop. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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